For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 525 students in Lowndes County, AL.
The top ranked public preschools in Lowndes County, AL are Jacksonsteele Elementary School, Fort Deposit Elementary School and Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lowndes County, AL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Lowndes County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Lowndes County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jacksonsteele Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
570 Freedom Rd
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 872-0758
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 872-0758
Grades: PK-5
| 130 students
Rank: #22.
Fort Deposit Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Gilmer Hills Rd
Fort Deposit, AL 36032
(334) 227-8704
Fort Deposit, AL 36032
(334) 227-8704
Grades: PK-5
| 214 students
Rank: #33.
Central Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
141 Main St
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 563-7319
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 563-7319
Grades: PK-5
| 181 students
Lowndes County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
403 Highway 97 S
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 548-2414
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 548-2414
Grades: K-3
| 171 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Lowndes County, AL?
The top ranked public preschools in Lowndes County, AL include Jacksonsteele Elementary School, Fort Deposit Elementary School and Central Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lowndes County?
3 public preschools are located in Lowndes County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lowndes County?
Lowndes County public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
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